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Week in Review: Roller Girls, Woman Fights off Would-be Robbers, Walmart Update, Tri-Valley Swim America

Some of the stories that made news this past week in Dublin

Roller girls get scrappy: No experience necessary and the team practices take place at an outdoor skating rink. 

Woman fights off robbers: Two robbers attempted to steal a woman's belongings while at Stonerige Mall. She was on her way to grab some items to be returned at the JC Penney parking lot where her car was parked whenThe woman fought off the robbers, while screaming for help. The women gave up and ran away, getting into a Honda and speeding off.

Walmart opens new hiring center: It is confirmed that Walmart will be moving into Country Club Village on Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon. to help with the application process. How do you feel about the mass superstore's presence in your neighborhood?

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Tri Valley Swim America: owners of Tri Valley Swim America, and learn about the swimming philosophy they have been embracing since 1986. Did your child learn to swim with them? Give them a shout out in the comments section.

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